Megasty 160mg Tablet

About Megasty 160mg Tablet

Megasty 160mg Tablet contains Megestrol acetate, a type of progestin (a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone). It is frequently used to treat various cancers, particularly endometrial and breast cancer, as well as to stimulate appetite.

Brand Name: Megasty

Composition: Megestrol acetate

Mechanism of Action:

A synthetic progestin called megestrol acetate functions by attaching itself to progesterone receptors. It works by preventing the pituitary gland's secretion of gonadotropin hormones (FSH and LH), which suppresses ovulation and lowers the generation of estrogen. It may also stimulate hunger by influencing the hypothalamus and has anti-estrogenic properties, which makes it helpful in controlling weight loss in some diseases like AIDS or cancer.

Uses:

Endometrial cancer

Breast cancer

Dosage and Administration:

160 mg once daily, dosage may vary depending on the condition and patients response. Taken orally, with or without food.

Side Effects:

• Weight gain
• Increased appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Hot flashes
• Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
• Hyperglycemia
• Adrenal insufficiency